Anno 117: Pax Romana, the upcoming new installment for the Anno franchise, revealed all-new gameplay showing new features and heightened possibilities players can expect. Launching later this year simultaneously for Windows PC through Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Anno 117: Pax Romana invites you to step into the Roman Empire and build a thriving civilization from a small settlement.
In the game, the Emperor has appointed you as governor, tasked with developing provinces in the Roman-based Latium and Celtic-inspired Albion. You'll be able to choose which region you start with and work to build a small settlement into a civilization that spans both regions. You'll be able to build and design your settlements in greater scale, detail, and flexibility than ever before in the franchise, with all the architectural marvels associated with the height of the Roman Empire. This means big additions like a colosseum and aqueducts, as well as smaller scale detail, such as children playing with dogs.
Successfully developing your empire means walking the line between what the Emperor demands and what the citizens need, and like other Anno games, every decision you make will impact the world around you. You'll have to balance the needs of your Celtic and Roman citizens, choosing which gods should be worshipped and which culture is supported in your civilization. Take the diplomacy route and work with other governors to establish robust trade routes, or use a hardened military approach to challenge them through land battles and naval combat. You can even choose to defy the Emperor - but be wary of his ensuing wrath.
For an in-depth look at Anno 117: Pax Romana's gameplay, be sure to tune into a special Twitch stream on May 21 at 8 AM PT/5 PM CEST. Game Director Jan, Art Director Reiko, and Community Developer Oliver will be playing the game while answering your questions and chatting about more of the new features.
There's much more planned on the road to Anno 117: Pax Romana's release, from a Reddit AMA in June to insightful devblogs and more dev streams. Be sure to join the Annoverse Discord server and Anno subreddit so you never miss an update or an event.
Anno 117: Pax Romana is launching later in 2025 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store, and Ubisoft Connect, as well as with a Ubisoft+ Premium subscription. Wishlist the game on Steam today!
